Teymourian Claims Arsenal Interest

GOAL - Bolton Wanderers’ Iranian midfielder Andranik Teymourian has claimed that although Arsenal are interested in him, he is going nowhere.

The 24 year-old joined the Trotters last summer after a good showing at the World Cup.

After a slow start, he impressed in England in the second half of the season.

“A number of English teams such as Arsenal have shown an interest in me, but since I am under contract with Bolton, I will not be negotiating with any team,” Teymourian told Iran Sports Press.

The former Abu Moslem star also insisted that the departure of Sam Allardyce to Newcastle United will not affect him.

“He was a great coach who suddenly left Bolton; however, I will continue to train with motivation and give my best and I am not paying attention to managerial issues.

"(New coach) Sammy Lee is a good coach and he has a good relationship with me. I don't feel that my position is endangered by the appointment of Sammy Lee because he believes in my abilities.”